Lower back pain and Back stiffness

Conditions

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Back pain

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic (long-term) arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including bones, muscles and ligaments.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Back stiffness
• Lower back pain
• Buttock pain
• Unusually tired
• Swelling in many joints

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Ankylosing spondylitis.

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Back pain

Back pain is very common and normally improves within a few weeks or months.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Back pain
• Lower back pain
• Back stiffness

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Back pain.

If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.